Charlie Marchant

Charlie Marchant is the Chief Executive Officer of Exposure Ninja and a sought-after keynote speaker on SEO, AI Search, and modern marketing strategy. Known for turning fast-moving change into clear, practical direction, Charlie helps audiences understand how AI is reshaping online discovery and what to do next. Her standout achievement is leading Exposure Ninja through a period of rapid innovation and recognition, including winning 12 industry awards in 2025, with the agency also earning Best Large SEO Agency, Silver, at the UK Search Awards.

Charlie’s career began with a strong grounding in communication and storytelling, shaped by her BA (Hons) in English from the University of Exeter. Early experiences in publishing, publicity, and film marketing sharpened her ability to understand audiences and craft messages that land. In 2014, she stepped into digital marketing as a freelance content specialist, quickly finding her niche in SEO, content strategy, and digital PR, and joining Exposure Ninja at the start of what would become a long-term leadership journey.

At Exposure Ninja, Charlie progressed rapidly, first taking on senior responsibility as Head of Digital PR and Content Marketing. In this role, she scaled the content function dramatically and led campaigns that delivered significant commercial outcomes, including a standout eCommerce project that achieved 1,340% traffic growth and 14,374% revenue growth in a year. Charlie later became Chief Operating Officer, overseeing operations, service development, and cross-functional teams spanning SEO, content, PPC, email, and web. During her tenure as COO, the business recorded 244% revenue growth, reflecting disciplined delivery and a clear performance culture. Charlie went on to become CEO in November 2023, publishing ‘pioneering’ research into AI Search, launching dedicated AI Search services, and guiding the agency into its most ambitious chapter, while continuing the organisation’s purpose-led commitment, including B Corp certification and the launch of the Ninja Digital Marketing Mentoring Programme to support aspiring marketers from less privileged backgrounds.

Charlie is hired because she speaks as a practitioner who has led teams, delivered results, and navigated disruption first-hand. Her keynotes are designed for leadership teams, marketers, founders, and anyone responsible for growth. Charlie explains why industry shifts matter and how they affect demand generation, reputation, and revenue. Charlie explains what practical steps businesses can take to earn trust and presence across platforms like Google, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. Audiences leave with a clear plan they can apply immediately. If you want a speaker who blends strategic leadership with real-world proof and engaging delivery, Charlie Marchant brings the clarity and momentum your event needs.